It can feel overwhelming to figure out what to say and do to raise our kids with all they need.
The good news is that the thing they need the most is not for us to get it all right, but for us to present enough.
Do your best to show up and communicate care with your body and face and your kids will feel loved.
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The most helpful way for a child to understand boundaries is to model it for them, and as parents, we should also honor some of our children's boundaries as well to protect connection and safety, not power.
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Learn how to support your child when they feel jealous with these 3 essential steps - empathize, regulate, and guide - to help them understand and cope with this normal and complex emotion, in this insightful video.
The idea of toughening up your children to deal with the world only makes you their first bully, stripping them of their sense of belonging with you; treat your children with respect and connection so that they instinctively protect themselves from unkind and cruel treatment.
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